U.S. Housing Starts Drop 3.1% as Mortgage Rates Hit 6.72% in October
Despite higher homebuilder confidence boost following Trump win, economists remain mixed on construction challenges heading into 2025.
News November 19
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Single-Family Housing Starts, Sales Meagerly Rise in September
Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely to further drag construction numbers moving into October as sales see a small…
News November 6
August Construction Numbers Finally Break Four Month Homebuilding Slump
Homebuilders still expect struggles to persist in current housing market despite a slow-building optimism among professionals.
News September 19
July Construction Numbers Mark Fifth Straight Monthly Decline
Lower mortgage rates and higher inventory numbers receive muted response from consumers as economy begins to slow down.
News August 19
Multifamily Starts Boost Otherwise Dim Residential Construction Numbers in June
Despite rate cuts being in sight, a rising unemployment rate and international uncertainty is leading to some residual…
News July 18
Housing Starts Continued Their Slip in May
High interest rates continued to batter homebuilders as rising home prices continued to push many prospective buyers into…
News July 2
April Construction Numbers Muted After March’s Poor Showing
While up YoY, April housing starts reflect the broader malaise affecting the market brought on by higher interest…
News May 23
Existing Home Sales Take a Hit in March
NAR reports a sagging market despite inventory of existing home growing 4.7% from a month ago.
News April 23
New Housing Starts Plunge in March, Remodeling Sentiment Remains Positive
An unexpected downturn in housing starts rock analyst predictions but still aren’t enough to budge homebuilder confidence in…
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